Paintball Sports Debut in Nigeria

Paintball Sports Debut in Nigeria
Qasim Akinreti, Lagos
Paintball, one of the fastest growing sports in the world has been introduced into Nigeria by Empire Sports Company at the Elegushi Private Beach in Lekki, Lagos Nigeria.
Paintball is a sport meant to generate team spirit and develop leadership skills among participants. The game is also ways to develop inter departmental rivalry, sports challenges and company challenges as the hallmark of the game is mental alertness.
A typical Speed ball game, takes about 7 minutes. This can also be arranged to suite individuals or corporate requirements.
According to Usman Al- Hassan the initiator of the sport project in Nigeria, “Most first time players are attending a corporate event day, stag party, birthday party or just a group of friends getting together to have a day of fun.
He said after playing for the first time a large number are "bitten by the bug" and return on a regular basis. The common presumption of non-players is that paintball caters for the Rambos of society and those with a paramilitary bent. Little do they know that paintball is a well organised, exciting and expanding sport.
The location
The location of the Paintball sport is quite inviting and reassuring for a good relaxation Empire located on the Elegushi Private Beach. Sun, sea and energetic atmosphere is an attractive offer to fun seekers and sports enthusiasts.
The Grey Areas
Usman also used the opportunity of the first outing of the gamer in Nigeria to answer most common questions asked about the sport as a perceived dangerous venture in Nigeria’s clime.
In his words, “if you are wearing sensible clothing. Close range shots do hurt and cause a bruise but we tailor games to reduce the instances of close range shots therefore reducing the chances of bruises etc. Safety is the key word on our site. On arrival at our site you will be issued with a safety mask, specifically designed for paintball, coveralls to protect your clothes and other items of equipment. A comprehensive safety talk will be given at the start of the day before any player is allowed to touch a marker (gun) or start the day's play. We use pump action or semi automatic markers”.
As a fun game, moderate charges of N1000 are collected for safety equipment, coveralls, and the use of a marker.
Valued added
Before and after the game, participants and spectators have the unique opportunity refreshments, spice with barbeques and good music on site to make the day more enjoyable and memorable. Tailor package can be made for corporate clients, friends, families and children (over the age of 10).